Trade Routes The Panama Canal, with its unique location at the narrowest point between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, has had a far- reaching effect on world economic and commercial developments throughout most of this century.
Benoit murdered his wife and son on June 22, 2007, and hanged himself two days later. Research suggests depression and brain damage from numerous concussions are likely contributing factors leading to the crime.
On October 14, 2010, the scientific community lost a great colleague, visionary and friend as Benoit Mandelbrot passed away at the age of 85 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Mandelbrot is survived by his wife Aliette; two sons, Laurent and Didier; and three grandchildren.